Francesco Gatto, 1st Baron of Djar il-Bniet

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Francesco Gatt (Gatto), I

Also Known As: "Cicco", "Chicco"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Palermo, Province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Death: November 1372 (52-61)
Immediate Family:

Son of Lanza Gatt, I; lanza lanceo Gatt; Eleanor di Solimella and eleonor Gatt
Husband of Baroness Sophia Bava
Father of Lanza Gatto, 2nd Baron of Djar il-Bniet; Nobile Giovanni Gatto; Michele Gatto; Sybilla Gatto; Suor Maria Gatto and 1 other
Half brother of NH Don Blasco di Tarento

Occupation: 1st Baron of Djar il-Bniet
Managed by: Roderick Mallia
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About Francesco Gatto, 1st Baron of Djar il-Bniet

Chicco was an important personality beoause he was a knight councillor and the Castellano, and he had also been an algozino in the Court. Moreover when one of the feudal lords rebelled, Chicco had quelled his supporters in Gozo. Following the death of Chicco, King Ludwig presented Djar il-Bniet to his son Lancea Gatto under the service of one saddled horse equivalent to 20 oz. per year. This was confirmed on the 12th November, 1372.

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